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Women participation in contract IT roles touch 40% in FY26
The representation of women in contract or flexible roles within the information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services sector in India has reached 40% in fiscal year 2026 (FY26).
xAI faces legal challenge over gas-powered plant
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is facing a legal challenge in Mississippi.
US-Iran war: India, Saudi discuss trade stability in virtual meet
In a bid to protect their economic interests amid regional turmoil, India's Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Saudi Arabia's Commerce Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi held a virtual summit.
Windfall tax on diesel, ATF hiked: How it affects you?
The Indian government has hiked the export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel and aviation fuel (ATF).
How US-Iran war is affecting India's FMCG sector
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is grappling with a major increase in packaging costs, which have gone up by 15-20%.
Why Tata Sons chief is worried about Air India's future
Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran has warned that Air India is going through a "challenging time."
Indian stock-market will remain closed on this day next week
The Indian stock market is gearing up for a holiday-shortened week, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) closing on Tuesday (April 14).
How can India become a $10T economy? CJI Kant explains
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has said that India's transformation into a $10 trillion economy cannot be achieved through capital or policy alone.
Is Samsung planning to downsize its operations in China?
Samsung Electronics is reportedly mulling a major restructuring of its business in China, according to industry insiders.
Iran war effect: Indian automobile hub raises minimum wage
Haryana, a major hub for automobile manufacturing, has announced a 35% hike in the minimum wage.
Reliance seeks Modi government's nod to import Iranian oil
Reliance Industries has requested Indian government's approval to import Iranian crude oil on four vessels.
Bhavish Aggarwal gets relief from bailable warrant by Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has scrapped a bailable warrant and summons issued against Bhavish Aggarwal, the CEO of Ola Electric.
OpenAI accuses Musk of 'legal ambush' ahead of trial
OpenAI has accused Elon Musk of a "legal ambush" just weeks before a major trial.
IBM to pay $17M to settle US diversity practices probe
IBM has agreed to pay $17 million as part of a settlement with the US government.
Google bags discom license for $15B AP data center hub
Google has bagged a power distribution (discom) license for its upcoming 1GW data center hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
SEBI rolls out 3 IT platforms: What do they do?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched three new information technology (IT) platforms.
Gaming stocks: All about this interesting investment option
As the Indian gaming industry continues to grow, investors are increasingly interested in the stocks of companies involved in this sector.
Unclaimed PF corpus hits ₹11,000cr: How to claim your money
The unclaimed Employees's Provident Fund (EPF) money has surged to a whopping ₹10,915 crore. This is due to 3.18 million inactive EPF accounts in India.
US-Iran war risks 2008-like financial crisis: Bank of England Governor
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that the ongoing conflict in Iran could pop the $3 trillion private credit market's bubble, leading to a financial crisis similar to that of 2008.
Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy quits to start new venture
Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy is leaving the company to start his own venture. The decision was announced in an exchange filing today.
TCS reports 1st-ever revenue decline since going public in 2004
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reported its first-ever decline in revenue growth since going public in 2004.
Oil nears $100 as Hormuz disruption outweighs US-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices have surged toward $100 per barrel amid uncertainty over the US-Iran ceasefire.
Indian airlines seek government intervention Dubai caps foreign flights
Dubai has imposed a restriction on international flights, allowing only one daily flight from foreign carriers to its airports until May 31.
Jaypee founder calls Adani takeover 'fair', backs resolution process
Jaiprakash Gaur, the founder of the Jaypee Group, has backed the Adani Group's successful bid to acquire assets of bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).
Shapoorji Mistry backs Tata Sons listing, calls it 'necessary evolution'
Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry has reiterated his support for the timely listing of Tata Sons. He called it a "necessary evolution" for the group and not just a regulatory compliance.
OpenAI loses key Stargate executives as data center project slows
OpenAI is seeing some key exits from its AI infrastructure team.
Mutual fund SIP inflows hit record ₹32,000cr in March
Mutual fund Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows have hit a new high of ₹32,087 crore in March. This is an 8% increase from February's ₹29,845 crore.
Florida probes OpenAI over mass shooting, national security risks
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced an investigation into OpenAI.
UPI payments above ₹10,000 may face 1-hour delay: Know why
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a one-hour delay for digital transfers over ₹10,000.
Ola Electric shares surge 70% in April: What's driving rally?
Ola Electric's shares have witnessed a remarkable recovery, surging by 70% so far in April.
Gold plunges 12% in March, biggest monthly drop since 2013
Gold prices witnessed their biggest monthly drop in over a decade, plummeting by 12% in March to $4,608 per ounce.
Groww hits record high after 18% rally: Hold or sell?
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of Groww, has witnessed a sharp surge in its shares.
Sensex jumps over 800 points: What's driving today's rally?
The Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty indices gaining over 1% each.
TCS announces annual salary hike for all employees
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced an annual salary hike for its employees across all grades, effective from April 1, 2026.
SpaceX reports $5B loss ahead of record IPO
SpaceX, Elon Musk's space exploration company, has reported a staggering loss of nearly $5 billion for the year 2025.
Who is Harshita Arora, Y Combinator's youngest partner at 25?
In a major development for India's start-up ecosystem, Harshita Arora has been appointed as a General Partner at Y Combinator (YC), one of the most prestigious start-up accelerators in the world.
'Sociopath, pathological liar', Musk agrees with claims about OpenAI CEO
Elon Musk has shared an interview with Robin Farrow, a journalist who wrote a controversial piece on Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI.
Sensex plunges 900 points, ends 5-day winning streak
The Indian stock market witnessed a major downturn today, with the BSE Sensex plummeting by over 900 points and the Nifty 50 index falling below the crucial level of 23,800.
World Bank upgrades India's FY27 growth outlook to 6.6%
The World Bank has revised India's growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026-27 to 6.6%, up from the earlier estimate of 6.3% made in October last year.
TCS Q4 profit jumps 29% to ₹13,718cr; revenue beats estimates
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has posted a stellar performance for the fourth quarter of FY26.